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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.21, 3,267.03 and 1,423.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.21, 3,267.03 and 1,423.49 is: 1,964.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.21 : 3,267.03 = 1,423.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.21/3,267.03 = 1,423.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.21x = 3,267.03 × 1,423.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.21x = 4,650,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,650,578.13/2,367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.58

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